Chile · Hiking

4-Hour Hike to Milodon Cave from Puerto Natales with Park Entry

4 Hours Round trip from Puerto Natales Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the famous Natural Monument of Milodon Cave
02 Hike the Cueva Chica trail through lenga and ñirre forest
03 Enjoy the unique landscape and colourful topography
04 Visit the Milodon Cave, the largest cave in the park

Join this half-day hiking trip from Puerto Natales to explore the National Monument of Milodon Cave, a beautifully hidden archaeological site discovered in 1895 by Hermann Eberhard. Follow the Cueva Chica trail through lenga and ñirre forest, and enjoy the unique landscape and colourful topography along the way. Visit the Milodon Cave, the largest cave in the park, with time to stop near the visitor centre and possibly explore the small museum.

Join this half-day hiking trip from Puerto Natales to explore the National Monument of Milodon Cave, a beautifully hidden archaeological site discovered in 1895 by Hermann Eberhard.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hike the Milodon Cave and Cueva Chica Trail

Meet your tour guide in Puerto Natales and travel to the Monumento natural Cueva del Milodon. Begin your hike on the trail to Cueva Chica, surrounded by lenga and ñirre forest.
Continue toward the visitor centre and visit the Milodon Cave, the biggest and largest cave in the park. Have lunch, and you may also explore the small museum.
Head back to your accommodation by 1:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m., depending on your selected tour time slot.

It is a half-day tour located only 30 minutes from Puerto Natales. Depending on your booking, the start time will be at 9:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m.